Religion In Latvia
Religion in Latvia (2011)
Lutheranism (34.2%) Roman Catholicism (24.1%) Eastern Orthodoxy (17.8%) Old Believers (1.6%) Other Christians (1.2%) Other or none (21.1%)The main religion traditionally practiced in Latvia is Christianity. Lutheranism is the main Christian denomination among ethnic Latvians due to strong historical links with the Nordic countries and Northern Germany, while Roman Catholicism is most prevalent in Eastern Latvia (Latgale) mostly due to Polish influence. The Latvian Orthodox Church is the third largest Christian church in Latvia, with an overwhelming majority of the members being Russian-speaking Soviet-era immigrants and their descendants. In addition, a large portion of Latvians claim to practice no religion.
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